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Wow, Gary Tuchman never ceases to amaze me! Goes from interviewing the children from the FLDS to simulating a flight into a river!
Hellooo David Gergen....
I agree with you too!!!! That is so humble to him! He is our hero the year!!! That is so awesome miracle!!
It was reported earlier that the jet that crashed in the Hudson, was a 60 passenger aircraft, how come there were 155 people on board?
The Pilot of the plane is definitely a hero but why doesn't the media mention the co-pilot? He must have had a hand in assisting the pilot.
America needs something to cheer about big time! Obama would be a fool not to introduce the crew and pilots of this plane crash at the inauguration. The crowd would go nuts!
I just have a question how would people like me (disabled i use crutches to walk) get out of a plane that crashes.
Tag Jackson
Re: Hudson Miracle. An unsung hero is the aircraft itself – and the designers and builders. Survivability was builtin by design. Congrats to Airbus for this one. And to Boeing for past successes. Tx John
Sully really is a hero.
This plane's pilot is a true American Hero
Thank God for the skills the he gave him
With all the tourists in New York City at any given moment, I am surprise that no one was able to take videos of the plane as it landed on the Hudson....
Can anyone tell me anything about the co-pilot? You know the ole' saying, "Behind every great pilot is a great co-pilot"!
do you think the out come would have been different had the pilot not been glider certified
Personally, I don't think the AC360 floor crew gets enough credit. 🙂
When the tug boats and the Circle Line boats came to the rescue, were there passengers and tourists onboard?
You're welcome Vincent!!!! 🙂 😉
re: the pilot of the a320.
pay attention to him. he doesnt consider himself a hero. he calls himself a PILOT. one hell of a pilot. he has trained and probably practiced this in his mind for 30 years and the worst came true.
there are guys and gals that fliy aircraft every day and there are PILOTS. god bless the pilots and to bad we dont have more like him.
ed
As I look at pictures of the passengers on the wings of the jet, I realize that very few have flotation vests or flotation cushions. How come?
I know that Captain Sullenberger has received great praise for a fine job, but what about the Co-Pilot. He deserves as much praise and recognition as Captain Sullenberger.
Sully is a hero. He not only saved 155 lives, but lives of others in New York and New Jersey. Landing where he did was definitely commendable quick thinking. The co-pilot and crew should be commended as well.
The pilot is a COMPLETE HERO – no doubt about it, but why are we not hearing anything about the co-pilot?
I was just wondering why the First Officer hasn't been mentioned. It takes 2 to land a plane, let alone in an emergency situation. He/She should get some credit also.
If Sully could land the plane, think he could safely land our economic disaster??? Perhaps HE should be Secretary of the Treasury.
Hello everyone - What a lift the "miracle on the Hudson" has given us! Even helped to put an extra shine on this inaugural weekend. I hope Obama has the pilot in his presidential box at the parade.
Rikki and Bridget....
I think you're right both of you.... maybe we will interview the pilot Chelsey Sallenberger....
Hi Soledad, Erica, everyone. I kind of thought it was tricky for those boats to get close to the plane, I'm glad David Mattingly looked into that. C.B. Chesley Sullenburger is a hero, that landing is a blessing. I think the passengers kudos and thanks are very moving.
Soledad, Larry King asked if not "hero" what do we call him? You call him Captain. There are pilots and there are aviators, the Captain is an aviator. Luck is when preperation and oppurnity come together. It came together of the Hudson. You can not run out of luck and ideas at the same time, the Captain knew this. Just retired from the LAPD after 35 years, I know he would be uncomfortable with "hero."
Hey there Soledad.
Hello bloggers! Nice to see Soledad anchoring tonight! Can't wait for Floor Crew Friday webcasts !!!
The landing must have been terrifying for the passengers and crew. The pilot and crew deserve the highest honour, as well as those involved in the rescue, including passengers who helped keep those around them calm. The photo of those passengers standing out on the wing in waist-deep frigid waters is unique – it sends shivers down my spine everytime I see it on the news. Given the current and turbulance of the water, how on earth did they manage to keep their balance on the wings until rescued and not fall into the Hudson?
Ottawa, Canada
These are the kinda story's that make you like to watch news
Megan, good point, thanks
Good evening Ms. Hill and the 360 crew;
Will Captain Sullenberger be invited to the inaguation? Maybe the entire crew or the ones who are not too injured to go? Would bring more inspiration to an inspirational event. And we truly need that in these times.
I loved John Kings interview with PE Obama, can't wait to watch the entire interview. The girls sounds so natural and down to earth. I hope Obama is right and the media will respect his childrens privacy.
Unfortunately, many of the people in the plane may now be traumatized by this incident. it's a statement of empathy. i certainly hope that they are not. i had a similar experience in a vehicle (not nearly as traumatic, but still life-changing).
the psychologist who was on the show last night was inspiring in her statements about about expressing hope that the passengers would find it to be a positive life-changing experience. unfortunately, that will probably not be the case for many. and i feel for them. especially with all of the other factors society has to deal with right now.
Greetings Solidad and Erica.... nice to have good news upon good news. Sully and Obama's interview with John King...
I agree Bridget! Sully is a hero but I think we are forgetting that he had a co-pilot and an entire crew that were there too and played a part in getting everybody off that plane.
Evening to all!
Im happy to be here!
Vincent,
Maybe it is not sink just float one of engine damaged by birds, I am sure.
Soledad, why aren't you guys discussing the co-pilot?
Good Evening Soledad and Bloggers! Happy Floor-Crew Friday!
TGIF to Solidad, crew and the most informative and fun bloggers. lots of questions answered about the plane, why it didn't sink, etc. still a real feel good story.
Looking forward to the next four days and CNN's coverage, i still can't believe it's all happening finally. It should be a great show.
Loved John Kings interview with Obama, especially his childrens' comments
BRYAN BELLAMINE from DALLAS,TX
Anderson Cooper is right now in Washington D.C. you will see him tomorrow
Is everybody ready for the inauguration Tuesday? I am really envious and wish I were there.
Good to see you soledad ! always great work ! but Im wondering where is our anderson cooper?
I agree with you...... Paolo
Hello Soledad, Erica and my fella bloggers, happy Friday. I'm so excited about the coming weeks.
Good evening all. Happy Friday.
Nice to see you Soledad! It was indeed a Miracle on the Hudson. The pilot was no doubt a hero.
Great to see you tonight, Soledad.
Hellooo Erica, Soledad and Best bloggers!!!
That's so awesome guy named Chesley Sullenberger is my hero and he was saving all 155 passengers when birds strike one of engine going to low and smoothing in the water Hudson River... I arrived from work, I turned on my TV and watch breaking news on CNN plane crashed into cold water....... and Happy Friday night!